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The group was an even split of experienced Nordic Walkers to those who had never tried it before. It was so great to meet even more keen and enthusiastic outdoor exercisers and I was delighted to show more people the delights, simplicity and ease that nordic walking can bring. This form of exercise has got to be one of the most accessible for everyone and if you can walk you can nordic walk - it is as simple as that! We were definitely blessed with the best nordic walking weather conditions possible with a welcoming warm temperature, a soft inviting breeze, a bit of cloud cover with the sun just about shining through. The 8.71 miles took us 2 hours and 23 mins to complete, walking at an average speed of around 3.4 miles per hour, with 2 small pit-stops along the way we finished back at the pub around 12.45pm (thanks to Don Bethune for the GPS information) - so that is not bad going at all!
After the walk, the sun came out in full and most of the group stayed for
a well deserved drink and pub lunch in the garden to extend what had
already been a fabulous morning into the early afternoon too. Neal took some fantastic photo's
of the group so enjoy the ride...!
Many thanks to all of you who took part
and make it a really special May Bank Holiday event:
She is currently holding Monday lunchtime LEKI Nordic Walking sessions for all ages, abilities and levels from Southoe, Little Paxton, Grafham Water, Buckden and Little Staughton. Neal will be introducing a new evening LEKI Nordic Walking course starting in June 2008 from Southoe. Mel and Neal have fully embraced this wonderful outdoor exercise regime and they want to share with you their passion of the great outdoors and Nordic Walking. Mel says “There is something quite magical about being outdoors and we are so lucky to have a vast network of tracks and trails on our doorstep—after Nordic walking I feel like I have been recharged, reenergised and ready to tackle the rest of the day and week ahead!”
Contact Mel to know about LEKI Nordic
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Both
Mel & Neal Thomas are Advanced LEKI Nordic Walking Instructors
and Mel was
the first person to successfully organise Nordic Walking group
sessions into the St Neots area.